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Washington Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Washington homeowners in 2026.
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Residential Clean Energy Credit lets you claim 30% of your total solar installation cost as a credit against your federal income taxes. On a $37,990 system, that's a $11,397 credit.
- ✅ No dollar cap — applies to full system cost including installation
- ✅ Available through December 31, 2032
- ✅ Unused credit can carry forward to future tax years
- ✅ Applies to batteries added at the same time as solar
$1,000
Washington State Incentive
Washington offers a sales tax exemption on solar installations.
Net Metering in Washington
Washington has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Puget Sound Energy, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.102/kWh
Top Utility
Puget Sound Energy
Utility Net Metering Policies in Washington
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | $0.102 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Avista Utilities | $0.102 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Tacoma Public Utilities | $0.102 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Clark Public Utilities | $0.102 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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